June 03, 2026

FCC Investment in Farm Lending Canada Aims to Expand Access to Farm Financing

Farm Lending Canada (FLC) is set to expand its lending capacity after securing a new investment from Farm Credit Canada (FCC), a move aimed at improving access to capital for producers who may struggle to secure financing ...

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June 03, 2026

Alberta Crop Commissions Launch Digital Blue Book App for Farmers and Agronomists

Alberta farmers and agronomists now have a new digital tool for crop protection decisions, as Alberta’s three largest crop commissions have launched a mobile version of the province’s long-running Crop Protection Guide, co...

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June 02, 2026

Manitoba Seeding Nears Three-Quarters Complete

Manitoba seeding advanced well this past week, nearing the three-quarter mark.

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June 02, 2026

North American Ag Groups Calls for Trade Pact Renewal

Agricultural organizations across North America are calling on governments of the U.S., Canada, and Mexico to renew and strengthen the Canada-U.S.-Mexico Agreement (CUSMA) ahead of a key review process set to begin next mo...

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June 02, 2026

WMO Warns on El Nino Impacts

The World Meteorological Organization (WMO) is warning that an El Nino weather pattern is developing and could significantly affect weather around the world over the next several months.

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June 01, 2026

Weaker Condition Rating for U.S. Spring Wheat; Faster Start for Winter Wheat Harvest

Just like corn and soybeans, the 2026 U.S. spring wheat crop is getting off on a slightly worse footing compared to last year.

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June 01, 2026

First U.S. Corn, Soybean Ratings Below a Year Ago

The first condition ratings of the season for the 2026 U.S. corn and soybean crops are slightly below a year earlier.

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June 01, 2026

ICE Close: Sharp Advances for Canola on Soyoil Gains

Canola futures ended with sharp gains on Monday as crude oil strengthened, and Chicago soybean oil hit a four-year high.

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June 01, 2026

Chicago Close: Good Weather Keeps Pressure on Corn, Soys

Corn and soybean futures fell Monday on generally favourable growing conditions across much of the U.S. Midwest, while wheat futures also moved lower.

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June 01, 2026

CPKC Signal Workers Strike as Railway Activates Contingency Plans

Canadian Pacific Kansas City says it has activated contingency measures to maintain operations across Canada after nearly 300 signalling and communications workers launched strike action over the weekend following unsucces...

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May 29, 2026

ICE Close: Canola Weakens

Canola futures weakened on Friday as crude oil fell, and traders took money off the table ahead of the weekend.

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May 29, 2026

Chicago Close: Weaker into Weekend as Crude Falls

Losses in crude oil weighed on crop futures Friday, as easing geopolitical tensions and improving crop prospects combined to pressured into the weekend.

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May 29, 2026

Warm Dry Weather Speeds Alberta Seeding

Warm, dry weather accelerated seeding activity across Alberta over the past week, pushing producers closer to finishing spring planting, although progress remains behind historical averages in several northern regions.

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